Whether you’re single, dating, or decades into a relationship, this conversation will make you pause and reflect on how you connect, communicate, and show up in all types of relationships.

In this episode, Tara sits down with Laira Thomas - a dating, marriage, and intimacy facilitator - to talk about what it really takes to build connection that lasts. Together they explore the realities of long-term relationships: how to keep communication open, how to navigate seasons of distance, and how to bring intimacy back into your relationship. We also explore how to know when its time for a new chapter and why healing and loving yourself is the number one priority.

You’ll walk away with fresh perspective and real tools to help you deepen your connections, rebuild trust, and reignite intimacy - whether that’s with a partner, a friend or within yourself.

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Instagram: @lairathomas

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When life doesn’t go according to plan, what does it take to pivot — without losing yourself in the process?

In this inspiring episode, Tara sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Justine Froelker to explore what real courage and resilience look like when everything changes. Justine has spent over 25 years helping people navigate life’s hardest chapters, build emotional strength, and rise into new versions of themselves with authenticity and confidence.

Together, we dive deep into:

• How to pivot when your identity feels shaken
• Why courage isn’t a feeling — it’s a choice
• What’s required to rebuild when life knocks you down
• How to move through grief, uncertainty, new chapters and “Plan B” moments
• The small daily practices that make resilience possible

This episode is for anyone who’s navigating a big transition — career change, relationship shift, infertility, loss, or starting over in a chapter you never asked for. You’ll walk away with hope, direction, and practical tools to create a life that feels like yours again.

🔗 Listen now and learn how to choose courage even when you’re scared — because that’s where reinvention begins.

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Instagram: @justinefroelker

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⚠️ Trigger Warning:

This episode includes open conversations about alcohol use, mental-health challenges, and suicidality. Please take care while listening and reach out for professional support if you need it. If you are in crisis, you can call or text 988 in Canada and the U.S., or visit findahelpline.com for international options.

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kinga Jakab — Recovery Coach, speaker, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their power — to talk about what it really means to build a beautiful Plan B.

Kinga opens up about her own journey with subtances, the pressure to appear “perfect,” and the breaking point that led her to redefine success, sobriety, and self-love. Through vulnerability, healing, and radical honesty, she transformed her pain into purpose — and now helps women do the same.

We dive into:

• The truth about recovery and why it’s not just about quitting, but about coming home to yourself
• How to release perfection and find peace in authenticity
• Reframing rock bottom as the beginning of your Plan B life
• The mindset shifts that turn struggle into self-discovery
• Creating a beautiful and loving modern family

Kinga’s story is a powerful reminder that your Plan B can be more beautiful, fulfilling, and real than anything you planned for — if you’re willing to choose yourself.

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Instagram: @recoveringfromevertyhing_kinga

Podcast: Recovering from Everything

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What happens when you realize the life you’ve been building doesn’t quite fit anymore?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Tara sits down with clarity coach Keltie Maguire to explore one of life’s biggest questions: Do I want children — or not? Together, they dive into the messy middle of life choices, self-awareness, and societal expectations, unpacking what it really means to live life on your own terms.

Keltie shares her personal journey from jewellery designer to clarity coach, and how she moved from ambivalence to confidence in her decision to remain child-free. She opens up about the fears, comparisons, and cultural pressures that shape our choices — and how cultivating clarity and courage can lead to deeper fulfillment, no matter what path you take.

This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads — whether you’re questioning motherhood, redefining success, or simply craving a life that feels more aligned.

Connect with Keltie Maguire:

Website: www.kidsorchildfree.com

Instagram: @kidsorchildfree

TikTok: @kidsorchildfree

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Website: www.tararesnick.com

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In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie Hauskens shares her journey through infertility, loss, and the decision to embrace a life different from her original plan. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, finding joy in everyday moments, and the power of community support. Carrie highlights the beauty of letting go of control and embracing uncertainty, ultimately leading to a sparkly life filled with new experiences and personal growth.

Highlights:

• Most people aren't living their Plan A.
• It's deeply human to let go of something in life.
• Finding joy in small moments is essential.
• Grief can bring clarity and new perspectives.
• Self-awareness is key to personal growth.
• It's okay to change your mind about your life path.
• Community support is vital during tough times.
• Letting go of control can lead to freedom.
• Embracing uncertainty can be empowering.
• Creating a sparkly life is a personal journey.

Connect with Carrie:

https://www.bloomingwithcare.com/

Instagram: @bloomingwithcare

TikTok: @bloomingwithcare

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Sometimes life knocks the wind out of you and leaves you feeling completely defeated. But defeat isn’t the end—it’s the invitation to begin again. In this bonus episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I share practical tips for starting over when you feel stuck, lost, or ready to give up. Because your reset isn’t a setback—it’s the foundation of your comeback.

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Not every story ends the way we hoped, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the end. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara Resnick shares her experience of facing unhappy endings and explores how to reframe them as the beginning of something new. She discusses the mindset shifts, coping strategies, and personal insights that helped her build resilience and move forward with confidence. This episode is about making peace with detours, finding meaning in what didn’t work out, and discovering that even when Plan A falls apart, Plan B can still be full of possibility. It offers guidance and inspiration for anyone navigating life transitions, personal growth, resilience, reinvention, career pivots, relationship shifts, and creating their best life.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and on TikTok @tararesnick1.

In this first episode, I’m sharing the story of how I got here — the relationships that didn’t work out, the moments that left me feeling stuck, and the decision to finally choose myself and pursue motherhood on my own and the ending to my 15 month journey that I never could have predicted.

This episode is about listening to your inner voice, walking away when you know something isn’t right, and daring to take the leap even when it feels terrifying. It’s about the lessons I’ve learned along the way, the strength I didn’t know I had, and why I believe sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to do it scared. It's about the point from which I start to rewrite my Plan B and choosing to thrive. Even, when the outcome didn't match your dreams or efforts.

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